The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has conferred a prestigious Yoruba chieftaincy title: “Yeye Asiwaju Gbogbo Ile Oodua,” on President Bola Tinubu’s wife, Senator Oluremi Tinubu.
Oba Ogunwusi bestowed the title on the First Lady at a colourful ceremony on Sunday at the Palace Square in Ile-Ife, Osun State.
The event coincided with celebrations marking the monarch’s 10th coronation anniversary, drawing dignitaries from across the country.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the title carries deep historical value and was once held by the late Chief Hannah Idowu Dideolu (HID) Awolowo.
Former President Olusegun Obasanjo attended the ceremony and offered prayers for both the Ooni and First Lady.
The Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Sa’ad Abubakar III, also praised Senator Tinubu for supporting the President’s efforts to improve national wellbeing.
Other dignitaries, including Patience Jonathan and Governors Ademola Adeleke and Babajide Sanwo-Olu, commended the Ooni’s decade of service.
The Ooni said Senator Tinubu earned the honour through leadership, cultural influence, and contributions to Yoruba society.
“This title recognises her commitment to uplifting our people and preserving our heritage,” Ooni Ogunwusi stated.
Senator Tinubu said she was deeply grateful for the recognition from traditional rulers and Nigerians at large.
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“I appreciate this honour and thank Nigerians for continually supporting my husband,” she said.
The First Lady has received several traditional titles within one year from leaders across Nigeria.
In August, she became the Iya Oba of Ikorodu, Lagos State and was earlier named Ugosimba I of Enugu for her humanitarian work.
She also received the title of Sarauniyar Yaki in Gombe State, recognising her advocacy for vulnerable groups.
Cultural performances and traditional displays filled the air as guests celebrated the Ooni’s decade of unity and development.
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